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Mark Guest

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Executive Officer at SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
📍 United Kingdom

Mark Guest is the CEO of Saffron Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust of nine schools. With a career in education spanning over 25 years, he has held numerous leadership positions, including sixteen years as a Headteacher in Lincolnshire. He started his career as an English teacher, showcasing a long-term passion for literature.

Outside of his executive duties, Mark has a strong interest in literature and theatre. He also enjoys music and travel. A dedicated football fan, he is a season ticket holder for Aston Villa Football Club, demonstrating a loyal and passionate commitment to his team through their highs and lows.

He has served as a governor at his local junior school for nearly a decade, contributing his extensive educational expertise to his local community.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Informal

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Educational Leadership
Progressed from an English teacher to Headteacher and now a Multi-Academy Trust CEO, with a career focused on leading educational institutions in various contexts across the East Midlands.
School Improvement
As a Headteacher for sixteen years, he led a heavily over-subscribed secondary school and has a deep understanding of raising school standards and managing growth.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Executive Officer
SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
3-2018 - 8-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Aspire Schools Trust
2009 - 8-2025
Headteacher
Sir William Robertson Academy
9-2004 - 12-2008
Assistant Headteacher
Carlton le Willows School
1-2002 - 8-2004
Head of English Department
Lutterworth College
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2021 - 2022
National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
DFE/ASCL
2002 - 2004
National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH)
National College for School Leadership
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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