Finding a home for the father of five has just jumped to the head of the priority list with the Jets hoping a seamless transition to life in the Hunter will help their star signing concentrate on his football.

The former England international jets into Sydney with his wife, Chantelle and two youngest children - aged four and six – at about 6am tomorrow, with the rest of the brood flying out from the UK around Christmas.

“It’s like a balancing act for the club to make sure Emile’s right,” Jets CEO Robbie Middleby told au.fourfourtwo.com.

“It’s great to have him here for the first game but with only a week to go, we want him to concentrate on getting it right on the park.

“He’ll be pretty busy with training and everything – and that’s why his partner is coming out for the first couple of weeks see what the (housing) options are.”

The signing of the former EPL star to a one-year deal has boosted the club’s membership and merchandise sales, with the Jets ordering another 2000 Heskey No 9s to keep pace with demand, while Newcastle outlets have put in an SOS for a further 5000.

Fan mail and merchandise orders have been arriving from around Australia. But despite the growing anticipation of his arrival, fans will have to wait until next Tuesday’s training session at Ray Watt Oval for an official meet and greet.

Middleby said the player’s first order of business when he arrives tomorrow will be a team photo and a meeting with the club’s coaching and medical team in the hope of getting him on the park with his team-mates as soon as possible.

“We’re just going to see how Emile is when he arrives,” Middleby said.

“He’s pretty keen to meet the fans as quick as possible. On the other hand we’ve got a game in just a week’s time and we’re trying to make sure we do everything we can so he’s right for that first game.

“The first thing we’ll do is discuss with Emile how the flight was, how he feels, how his body is and work around our schedule to make sure we give him every chance to be right for that first game.

“The coach and medical staff will sit down with Emile and talk about the schedule coming up for the next week and what’s best for all the players but Emile as well.”

The club is doing all in its power to prepare the Heskey family for life in the Hunter, sending photos and video links of Newcastle showcasing the beaches, vineyards and lifestyle.

But Middleby said it was the picture painted of a young and ambitious outfit that really sold the striker on a move Down Under during a three-hour negotiation at the Mayfair Hotel in London.

“He’s a very unselfish individual and he shows that on the field – how many times he sets up goals,” Middleby said.

“I think maybe being involved in our Emerging Jets program with the young kids coming through – that excited him as well.

“As a player you can make a difference on the field but if you can make a difference off the field it’s such as rewarding thing.”