Mark first became associated with the Avanti Schools Trust when he met the CEO, Nitesh Gor in June 2012. He has since supported the Trust in curriculum development and bid-writing being appointed to the position of Senior Education Officer (Principal) to the Trust. From September 1st 2014, the Trust deployed Mark to the position of Principal of Avanti House School. With considerable experience in headship and in school building projects, Mark takes over this all-through, fast-growing, high-achieving and popular school in Harrow, taking the reins from the inaugural Principal, Gareth Jones.