Jean Kelly joined the Institute for Learning (IfL) as Director of Professional Development in January 2007.

Jean's interest in teaching and professional development is based on over 30 years' experience as a qualified teacher in schools, university and further education. She has extensive experience in initial teacher education and was head of department at a large FE college. She used her experience as a teacher trainer and manager of professional development to design, develop and advise on national CPD programmes with the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) and the Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL). She was responsible for the design of the first Subject Learning Coaches programme in 2004 and has ‘trained the trainers’ for this and other similar programmes.

Jean’s role at the IfL, the professional body for teachers and trainers, is to lead the professional development team in their support of members with their CPD and progress towards the professional status of QTLS or ATLS.