Ryan has been teaching for over 10 years and has taught in the East Midlands, the USA, and central London before joining Reach in 2022. Whilst mainly a Primary teacher, Ryan has also taught Economics at A-Level, Computing to KS3, and Theory of Knowledge to IB students. Alongside running our ITT programme, Ryan is an Assistant Headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA (Hons) Politics, before gaining his PGCE (UoN) and then Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Warwick. He lives with his wife, Jess, in Twickenham.

Jacinta holds an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organisational Analysis from King’s College London. She began her professional career in HR at the Reach Foundation, and joined Reach Schools in 2025 as a People Officer. In this role, she is responsible for supporting staff and RTT recruitment, promoting staff wellbeing and various HR responsibilities. As a former student of Reach Academy Feltham, her connection to the school community underpins her strong commitment to giving back and supporting both staff and teacher trainees. Jacinta has a keen interest in motor car racing and enjoys keeping up to date with the sport. She also enjoys walking and has a passion for travelling.

Having spent almost a decade with Reach Schools as teacher and Co-headteacher of Primary, Tilly became the CEO in September 2026. She has led on shaping the great culture and relationships built between students, teachers and families across the schools. She has extensive experience in developing curriculum, thoughtful behaviour systems, and leading on literacy for all ages.

Tilly graduated from Cambridge in 2011 with an Academic Exhibition in Politics,
Psychology and Sociology. She went on to be an educational consultant in Hong
Kong for a year, helping children who wanted to move into the UK education
system at both school and university level. Following this, she completed the
Teach First Primary Programme in Hayes, teaching in both Key Stage 1 and 2.
Tilly likes cooking, netball and exploring new places whether in London or further afield!

Manjit, studied History at Birmingham University before joining the teaching profession through the Teach First programme. From his very first classroom experience, he has loved every moment of teaching and leading, inspired by the curiosity, energy, and creativity of young people.

Manjit believes that teaching is the greatest profession in the world because it offers the opportunity to work with some of the most insightful and innovative thinkers society has to offer—our pupils. He is passionate about nurturing their potential, fostering a love of learning, and creating a school environment where every young person can thrive.

Outside the classroom, Manjit enjoys exploring history, engaging with the local community, and supporting initiatives that empower students to reach their full potential.

Kirsty has worked as an Assistant Headteacher at Reach Academy Hanworth Park since its opening in September 2023. She brings a combination of strategic clarity with warmth, energy and an unwavering commitment to the Reach vision.

Kirsty graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Biological Sciences. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a research assistant on marine conservation projects in Madagascar and Australia. Kirsty completed her teacher training through the Teach First programme. She joined Reach Academy in 2017 and has worked as a teacher and in middle and senior leadership. Outside school, Kirsty is always on the lookout for her next adventure, be that between the pages of a book or underneath the sea with her scuba-gear.

Harpreet graduated from Loughborough University in 2014 with a BSc in Sports
and Exercise Science. She completed the Teach First Primary Programme in Kent
and then went on to receive a masters in Educational Leadership from the
Institute of Education at University College London (UCL). Harpreet has been
involved in school improvement work with the Maths Hub and supported leaders and teachers across schools in central and west London. Outside of school, Harpreet loves playing sports or exercising, travelling and going on adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Bethan graduated from the Cardiff University with a degree in English Literature & Journalism before completing Teach First at Reach Academy Feltham in 2017. Bethan is passionate about promoting the importance of the early years foundation stage to all and developing early oracy skills. Alongside being Head of Early Years, Bethan has worked in the early years departments at Oak National Academy, Ambition Institute and presented at conferences on early language development. Bethan is proudly welsh and lives an active lifestyle spending her time hiking, powerlifting and running marathons.