Motivational techniques are effective in improving quality of education. The substantive purpose of the study was to identify the effects of motivational techniques used by elementary school head teachers on the performance of teachers in district Sheikhupura. A survey was conducted through cluster random sampling technique to collect data from 600 elementary school teachers working in District Sheikhpura.  A questionnaire with nine main constructs was used to elicit teachers' responses about effectiveness of their head teachers motivational techniques. Data were analyzed through SPSS version 20. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to identify mean difference in teachers' performance due to motivational techniques used by their heads on the basis of their age group. Findings of the study indicated  that there was a significant difference in teachers' performance on the basis of  their age group on motivational techniques  used by their heads such as feedback, recognition, performance appraisal, working condition  delegation of powers. On the basis of  findings it is recommended that the  government should conduct regular training for the head teachers on motivational techniques through the ministry of education to equip them with skills and knowledge needed in their managerial role. The teachers should be motivated to work to enhance their performance.