Wanna Lead PE pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead a Physical Education department.

Honest, practical, and grounded in real school life, this book offers a realistic perspective on PE leadership. It explores the everyday realities of managing people, priorities, and pressure while continuing to advocate for high-quality Physical Education. Leading a PE department can be a challenging and at times lonely experience, but it is also one of the most rewarding roles in a school. Wanna Lead PE acknowledges both sides with clarity and empathy, offering reassurance, reflection, and guidance for current and aspiring PE leaders.

This book will provide food for thought and key takeaways for PE leaders in both Primary and Secondary school settings. From budget management, curriculum design, performance management of colleagues, this book covers it all from a perspective of real world, front line experience.

For readers of Wanna Teach PE, this book is a natural follow on. Building on the foundations of classroom practice, Wanna Lead PE supports those ready to take the next step and influence PE beyond their own lessons.