She brings more than 20 years of UK and international school leadership experience   

Dubai, Jan 22, 2026: GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Rebecca Crean as the new Principal of GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS). She will start her role in August 2026.  

Crean joins FPS, bringing more than 20 years of educational leadership experience across the UK and international contexts. This includes senior leadership roles including Head Teacher at Tonbridge Grammar School and Deputy Head Teacher at Eltham Hill School. Her career also includes international experience at Dulwich College Shanghai. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Education and Professional Studies from King’s College London, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Modern Foreign Languages from Goldsmiths College, University of London.  

Speaking about her appointment, Crean says, “Working in close partnership with students, staff and families, my focus will be on developing confident learners, empowered leaders and a school community that is truly future-ready.”