Timor-Leste: Colégio Marista Lautem Introduces Leadership Positions for 2027

In its third year of operation, Colégio Marista Lautem (CML) is introducing Positions of Leadership for the 2027 school year, marking an important milestone in the College’s development.

Senor Augusto Ornai Ximenes, Director (left) and Br Paul Kane, Principal (right) with the interview panel - Senor Evaristo Maria de Jesus, Senor Manuel dos Santos, Madre Herminia OSU and Senora Juvinalia

The new leadership structure will comprise two Assistant Directors - one responsible for Teaching and Learning and the other for Students - along with a Co-ordinator of Primary School. Although the College is still relatively small, these positions are mandated under Timor-Leste's school registration requirements.

Nine of the school's 11 teachers submitted applications for the three available positions, reflecting their enthusiasm and desire to take on greater responsibility while developing their leadership skills.

The selection interviews were conducted by a four-member panel comprising Senor Evaristo Maria de Jesus, former Inspector General of the Ministry of Education of Timor-Leste; Senor Manuel dos Santos, former Inspector and Regional Director of Baucau; Madre Herminia OSU, representing Marist Foundation Timor-Leste; and Senora Juvinalia, from Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores.