deputy head teacher; vice principal
A senior administrative position in Japanese schools, second to the principal (校長). Handles daily operations, staff coordination, and often student guidance.
教頭先生が全校集会で話をされた。
The vice principal gave a speech at the school assembly.
来年、彼は教頭に昇進する予定だ。
He is scheduled to be promoted to deputy head teacher next year.
He is scheduled to become vice principal starting next year.
Mr. Tanaka serves as vice principal at this school.