The Ministry of Education is committed to building a skilled, dedicated workforce that serves every learner in Timor-Leste. This page lists the kinds of roles the Ministry recruits for. Details of specific vacancies, including requirements, deadlines and how to apply, will be published here as they become available.
Areas of work
- Teachers: Pre-school, basic education and secondary teachers in schools across all municipalities.
- School leadership: School directors, deputy directors and coordinators who lead and manage schools.
- Curriculum and teacher training: Specialists in curriculum development, learning materials and teacher professional development.
- School inspection and quality assurance: Inspectors and officers who monitor and support the quality of teaching and learning.
- Administration and finance: Officers in human resources, finance, procurement, planning and general administration.
- ICT and data: Staff supporting information systems, education statistics and digital learning.
Current vacancies
There are no vacancies published at the moment. Please check this page again. New opportunities and their full details will be announced here and in the News section.
How to apply
Recruitment for public service positions follows the rules of the Civil Service Commission (Comissão da Função Pública). Each vacancy announcement will explain the documents required and where to submit your application. Teachers can also register in the Candidate Pool.