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In parts of the UK and elsewhere, a head teacher or '''head master''' is the most senior Teacher in a School . In Scotland such officials are usually known as the " Rector ". in North America such officials are usually known as the " School Principal " but the term "headmaster" may be used in more exclusive or Private School s.

While some headmasters still retain some teaching responsibility, most of their duties are Managerial and Pastoral .

A female headmaster may be called the headmistress. Either may also be referred to as "the '''head'''".

A school may also have a deputy head and possibly one or more '''assistant heads''' who act as assistants or Subordinate s of the headmaster.


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