# Romanian school leadership recruitment processes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-school-leadership-recruitment-processes
> Updated: 2026-10-07T21:04:11.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Educational leadership competitions are underway in several Romanian counties to fill director and deputy director positions in pre-university institutions.

In Timiș County, the selection process began with 176 candidates applying for 115 educational units. The process involves a file verification stage, with a final list of validated candidates expected by October 9, 2026.

In Gorj County, 151 candidates were validated for 133 available positions. The evaluation process includes competency assessments, written exams, administrative reviews of managerial plans, and interviews. Final results in Gorj are scheduled for publication on December 9, 2026, with new leadership mandates beginning January 1, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Gorj County launches competition for school director positions

Gorj County has launched a competition for 133 school director positions, receiving 151 validated applications, including one candidate from Timiș County.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gorj-county-launches-competition-for-school-director-positions

### 2026-10-05: Timiș school leadership competition sees 176 candidates

A total of 176 candidates have applied for school director and deputy director positions in Timiș, Romania, targeting 115 educational units. Final validated lists are due October 9, 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/timi-school-leadership-competition-sees-176-candidates

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