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Head of school

A leader responsible for the day-to-day running of one school, often working under an executive headteacher or trust leader.

Used in
England
Topic
School roles

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Headteacher All four UK nations (details may differ)
The leader of a school, responsible for its day-to-day running, staff, standards and finances. Often shortened to head.
Executive headteacher England
A headteacher who leads more than one school, or who leads a school with a head of school under them.

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