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.

Rebecca worked in three London schools prior to founding Reach Academy Feltham with Ed Vainker and Jon McGoh. She is passionate about ensuring that all children have the life opportunities they deserve and works relentlessly to achieve this goal. Rebecca has been influenced by visits to schools around the world. She studied Geography at the University of Bristol and trained to teach through the Teach First programme. In 2018 Rebecca was named a top-50 finalist in the $1million Global Teacher Prize. In 2024 Rebecca opened the second Reach School, Reach Academy Hanworth Park. During her spare time Rebecca is co-founder and trustee of SHiFT, a charity which breaks the cycle for children and young people caught up in, or at risk of, crime

Having spent almost a decade with Reach Schools, Tilly has led in shaping the great culture and relationships built between students, teachers and families across the schools. With extensive experience in developing an innovative curriculum, thoughtful behaviour systems, and leading on literacy for all ages, her skills as co-headteacher for Primary age groups at Reach Academy Feltham will be shared with Reach Academy Hanworth Park from September 2024.

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.

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.