Jean Else (born c. 1951) is an English former educator and head teacher, who garnered both acclaim and notoriety over the course of her long teaching career.
Found guilty in 2006 of nepotism, financial mismanagement and making illegal payments to staff, she was dismissed and banned from working as a head teacher.
[1][2] In addition to her activities at Whalley Range, she also undertook work for the local council and government, earning £140,000 per year.
The council's professional conduct committee said Else was guilty of failing to observe minimum standards in recruiting and promoting staff.
In August 2006, Else was dismissed after auditors accused her of nepotism, financial mismanagement and making illegal payments to staff.