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Headmaster vs headteacher

Both 'headmaster' and 'headteacher' are correct terms used in British English to refer to the principal of a school. The choice between the two may depend on regional preferences or the specific context in which the term is being used.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1077 views

Headmaster

This is a correct term used in British English to refer to the principal of a school.

It is commonly used in British English to refer to the male principal of a school.

Examples:

The headmaster announced the new school policies.
The headmaster is responsible for the overall management of the school.

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Headmaster leaned in and whispered something to him.
The new members and the Headmaster must stay.
Headmaster, we could do better.
May I crave a glass of wine, Headmaster?
Some student attacked Hahn and he made sure the Headmaster expelled him.
Mr. Pak, the Headmaster is looking for you.
In other words, she is the Headmaster's younger sister.
You said that the Headmaster violated you.
She said that she was violated by the Headmaster.
Look, somehow Headmaster knew Gabe was hiding that Chemica Desin.
Obviously this isn't what you think either, Headmaster.
I'm sure Headmaster will have something unpleasant to say about all this.
The Headmaster kept telling me that I must stop you.
The Headmaster, he covered it up.
Headmaster told us we should use it for an art project.
Ian, for all we know, Redfang told Headmaster.
Maybe one of us told Headmaster.
The Headmaster 40 years ago was careful.
That Headmaster nearly destroyed the very purpose of this school.
Given the recent developments outside these walls, Headmaster, my father insists.

Alternatives:

principal
headmistress
school principal
head of school
head

headteacher

This is a correct term used in British English to refer to the principal of a school.

It is commonly used in British English to refer to the principal of a school, regardless of gender.

Examples:

The headteacher welcomed the new students to the school.
The headteacher is in charge of the day-to-day running of the school.

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Head, deputy headteacher. Headteachers manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best. Average salary (a year).
Dec 14, 2017 ... This guide replaces `A guide to recruiting and selecting a new headteacher' published in 2012. Published 14 December 2017. Get emails about ...
Mar 17, 2023 ... A headteacher killed herself after she was told that her school would be given the lowest possible Ofsted rating, her family has said.
Jun 17, 2021 ... The Attainment Scotland Fund Evaluation: Headteacher Survey – Full Report 2020 presents key findings from the fifth survey of headteachers ...
Mar 21, 2023 ... The death of Perry, 53, a headteacher at Caversham primary school in Reading, has prompted anger among teachers and headteachers, many of whom ...
Jul 2, 2023 ... Labour frontbencher Jess Phillips has been accused of "racist and bullying behaviour" after a row on social media with high-profile headteacher ...

Alternatives:

principal
headmaster
school principal
head of school
head

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