bespoke education service team ltd
Steph hated school and couldn’t wait to leave. After a number of jobs that she
didn’t enjoy, she returned to further then higher education and (ironically)
became a teacher. Steph taught in secondary and further education as a business
and economics teacher amongst other subjects. She was then offered a role within
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Education Directorate managing the
EOTAS (Education other than at school) service. A diversion from teaching to
managing teachers and other support staff for 11 years, Steph decided to take
the plunge and set up her own education company. Almost 5 years on, she runs a
successful business employing over 100 staff. Having previously been a supply
teacher, she understands the role and empathises with how overwhelming it can be
for staff going into different schools sometimes on a daily basis. She is a
totally hand’s on, fully supportive manager who will go out of her way to ensure
all staff and schools are looked after. Jacob Blackmore OPERATIONS MANAGER Jacob
originally joined the company in 2016, working as a part-time Teaching Assistant
alongside his studies. In 2018, he graduated from University of Wales Trinity
Saint David, Carmarthen, achieving BA (Hons) in Primary Education and gaining
Qualified Teacher Status. Jacob continued to work for B.E.S.T in his new role as
a Primary School Teacher. B.E.S.T allowed Jacob to complete his NQT induction
and gain valuable experiences in a number of schools across Neath Port Talbot.
Keen to apply his passion and knowledge of education, further develop his skill
set and continue to contribute to the growth of the company, Jacob joined the
office-based team at B.E.S.T as Operations Manager in January 2020. Jacob is
also a keen sportsman, with a passion for rugby. He has played for many
representative teams including Wales u16s, Ospreys u16s-18s and was captain of
Neath Port Talbot College for the 2014/15 season. Jacob has also had previous
WRU Championship and Premiership experience with Carmarthen Quins, Aberavon and
is currently playing for Neath RFC.
